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Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean islands, lies between southern Italy and North Africa. Giardini Naxos Villa Rentals The island can be seen as a "stepping stone" between Europe and Africa. Tourist Information office centre Pozzallo. A beautiful, mountainous island, Sicily has been occupied by a series of migrants and invaders. These include the Greeks, Cathaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Angevins and Spaniards. In 1861 Sicily became part of Italy when Garibaldi united the Kingdom of Italy and the island. Tourist Information office centre Pozzallo Eighty-five years later Sicily achieved "relative independence". This means that although Sicily belongs to Italy it is responsible for much of its own local affairs. Tourist Information office centre Pozzallo. The island is divided into nine provinces: Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Catania, Enna, Messina, Palermo, Ragusa, Siracusa and Trapani. Cefalu lodging Throughout history islands have been invaded by foreign powers. Hostels in Caltanissetta However, Sicily's rugged terrain has provided its people with a degree of protection as many of its towns and villages are high in the mountains.Sicily is a mountainous island — an extension of the Apennine Mountains separated from the mainland by the Straits of Messina. Tourist Information office centre Pozzallo There are many reasons to visit Sicily: water sports, beaches of rock and sand (including black sand), natural beauty, good food and friendly people. Places of interest in Egadi Islands
The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. Tourist Information office centre Pozzallo Mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey and thought to be the home of Aeolus (the god of the wind) by the ancient Greeks, they offer spectacular volcanic scenery and fine beaches. Tourist Information office centre Pozzallo. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Discount hotels Marsala Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. Piazza Armerina Map Its magnificent setting on a terrace of Monte Tauro overlooking the sea and its views of Mt Etna have long made it a top tourist destination. Tourist Information office centre Pozzallo. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Nightlife Entertainment in Enna
A source of revenue for the Sicilian economy has been money sent home from migrants. Tourist Information office centre Pozzallo Like many Europeans, in the nineteenth century and early twentieth century, a number of Sicilians migrated to countries such as the USA in search of work. Tourist Information office centre Pozzallo. Although far from home strong links bound Sicilian migrants to their families and communities in Sicily. Cefalu Accomodation In fact, today, some Sicilian Americans are thinking of returning to their roots and small complexes of retirement houses are being constructed for American Sicilians. Palermo Bed and Breakfast It is hardly surprising that Sicily should exert its "pull" on its own people as it has done to many others in the past. Self catering accommodation Capo D Orlando
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